Duterte arrested for drug war case in Philippines

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon returning to Manila after a trip to Hong Kong. This follows an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court related to his controversial drug war, which resulted in thousands of deaths. Duterte's arrest marks a significant shift in the political landscape, coinciding with rising tensions between him and current President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. His daughter, Sara Duterte, faces impeachment charges, further complicating the situation. Duterte has challenged the legality of the ICC's arrest order, claiming it lacks automatic effect in the Philippines. He has expressed willingness to face imprisonment if necessary, while the Philippine government has previously stated it would not cooperate with the ICC.